きぬ

Silk

N4noun·kinu

How to remember it

kinu sounds like 'knee-new' — silky stockings on brand-new knees.

Example sentences

  • これは絹のハンカチです。

    これはきぬのはんかちです。

    This is a silk handkerchief.

  • 絹の服は肌に優しいです。

    きぬのふくははだにやさしいです。

    Silk clothes are gentle on the skin.

Usage

Usually a の modifier (絹の〜); contrasts with 木綿 (cotton).

Related words

木綿生地織物

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